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[deerhunter]

I see that Phillips is finally offering an mp3 cd boombox. Is the only company to do so. I looked on Amazon.com and it was the only one I found. Any better ones out there? I like Sony but they don't have one yet I guess.

[Galley]

There are dozens of MP3-capable boomboxes on the market.  I bought one from Sony about a year ago.  It was great in every way, but it had a problem with skipping when playing MP3 CD's.  They have a new one that is part of their S2 line.  It's very cool looking, and it sells for $149.99.  My advice is to stay away, far away from the many generic branded ones you will find.
You can browse through here for reviews.
http://www.epinions.com/elec-Audio-Portable-All-7396862-Boomboxes

[deerhunter]

Thanks for the info. I went to Amazon and they only had Phillips in two models. One was too expensive. The other one sounded nice but it didn't have a headphone jack and one bad revue about it's reliability turned me off.  

Funny they never showed a Sony mp3 player. I'll have to check again. Anyway any one with some advice about which mp3 boombox to buy I would appreciate as I am going to buy one for using while I travel and work.  

[KingSparta]

>> Sony mp3 player
http://www.BestBuy.com

[Fastyves]

Deerhunter,

I met this morning in my bus (I'm bus driver) a young guy with a JVC MP3-Boombox.
I asked him about it and I couldn't get him stop talking about it.
He played an MP3-CD for me and it sounded very well + a very nice display (MP3 Text)

--> http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL026891&page=2

(Just my 0.02$)

Yves.

[KingSparta]

>> JVC MP3-Boombox.
Did you need to tell him to turn it down?

[10sne1]

I just ordered this one.  I hope it's good!

Sony CFD-S20CP CD/Radio Cassette Recorder will BOOM with the beat of all your favorite music. Whether you are headed for the beach or the mountains this season, Sonys new BoomBox offers you features like MP3 and CD-R/RW Playback Capability, a 14 Segmented 5 Character LCD Display, a Folder/File Selector, a Remote Control, a Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner, a Resume Function, and 10 Key Direct Access for CD/Tuner Operation. Utilize the CD Play Modes (Program, Shuffle, Repeat), Stereo Recording and Playback of Cassettes, Synchronized CD/Cassette Dubbing, and 30 Station Memory Presets as you enjoy the powerful sound of our Mega BassŪ (On/Off) Sound System. Get ready to rock with the CFD-S20CP.

[Galley]

I just ordered this one.  I hope it's good!

Sony CFD-S20CP CD/Radio Cassette Recorder will BOOM with the beat of all your favorite music.

That one is decent; just don't expect a whole lot of bass.  The one I was thinking of is:
http://www.sonystyle.com/home/item.jsp?hierc=9687x5540x8652&catid=&itemid=34471

[Severian]

I own the box referred to in the last post. I guess it depends on what you're looking for; nobody's perfect.

My criteria was durability; I took it to Burning Man and put it through its paces: Dust. Heat. Shocks. Constant playing.

I liked it. It survived (although you can be sure I bought the no-questions-asked-replacement warranty from Best Buy). The sound seems fine to my amateur ears, although of course at the top end it gets distorted.

The design of it is great with that integrated handle and the shape of it that fits against your leg or side while carrying it; the top loader does tend to come open with very little coaxing. I resorted to a piece of duct tape at times.

I'd call it great for outdoor/camping/sports type use. If you're looking for something that replaces a bookshelf-type of system to port somewhere, I might try somewhere else.